BESPOKE STRUTS FROM INDUSTRIAL GAS SPRINGS VITAL COMPONENTS IN EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON

BAE Systems – the premier transatlantic defence and aerospace company responsible for the manufacture of the Eurofighter Typhoon – has been sourcing products from Industrial Gas Springs (IGS) for the a twin-engine multi-role canard-delta wing strike fighter aircraft since production commenced in 2001.

The Eurofighter Typhoon is designed and produced using innovative engineering methods to ensure reliable, high combat performance. The very latest technology, manufacturing techniques and materials are used in its production, hence the specification of IGS products.

IGS struts are utilised in various locations on the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft including windscreen, ladder, ladder door, avionic bay door (twin seat only), MDP door and AC external power access door units.

“BAE Systems selected Industrial Gas Springs over competitors as they had a good track record in other applications, although at the time they had no experience in the military aerospace sector,” comments Aidan Lowe, senior systems engineer, Typhoon General Systems. “Our technical team found the company demonstrated a supportive ‘can do’ attitude regarding specific requirements and offered excellent bespoke designs. Another vital aspect was their ability to rapidly prototype new design iterations allowing the team to refine the design solution in a short timescale.”